Guide To The Prevention, Treatment, And Removal Of Tonsil Stones

Tonsillectomy

A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils. It can be especially beneficial for patients who have recurrent tonsil stones or repeated episodes of tonsillitis. Tonsillectomies require general anesthesia, and they are typically performed at outpatient surgery centers. Patients having this procedure should not take acetylsalicylic acid for at least two weeks before the operation, and no food should be eaten after midnight on the day of the surgery. During the tonsillectomy, the surgeon uses a scalpel or a heat-emitting device to remove both tonsils. Patients can normally go home a few hours after the procedure is finished, and a friend or family member will need to drive the patient home. For adults, recovery from a tonsillectomy may take ten to fourteen days; recovery for children is usually faster.

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